APPENDIX 1 OSCR Period start dale Monlh Nov Period end date th Year Day 31 Ye8r From 2023 To Oct 2024 Scollish Charity Regu5aloi Office of the Scottish Charty Regulator Reference and administration details Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number Charity's principal address Bennochy Community Hub SCIO {Kirkcaldy Polish Club) SC049737 Bennochy House Forth Park Drive Kirkcaldy Postcode KY25AT Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees, Annual Report Name of person lor body) entitled to appowrt Iru5tee (rf any) Trustee name Office lif any) Dates acted if not for whole year Chainman Treasurer Secretsry 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
APPENDIX 1 Reference and administration details Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial periodl Datss actsd rf nol for whole year Structure, governance and management Type of governing document Constitution Trustee recruitment and appointment At AGM exceptionally at a Trustee meeting Objectives and activities Charitable purpose5 Advancement of community development Advancement of Arts, Culture and Heritage Provision of recreational falitieS. Promob'on of equality and diversity Assistan to those in need by reason of age, ill heahh. disabilty, or social exclusion. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to these objects Non Profit Distributing with the aim ot. Advaneing equality and eommunity development. Promoting friendship in the local community, wider in Frfe, and Scotland, and with people from other countries and culture5 especially from Poland. Advancement of arts, culture and heritage of Poland and Scotland, by hosting traditional and cultural events for members and the wider community. Providing leisure, sporting and recreational facilities for members and the wider community, for the purpose of improving condrtions of life and relief to those affected by age, ill health. or social disadvantages. Examples include.. Groups supported by Frfe Alcohol Support Services - Curnie Club and Flourish With nature whose members suffer from mental health issues, social isolation and loneliness. Kirkcaldy Acousb'c Music Group Saturday Polish School with over 80 children learning Polish Heritage Cultrjre Traditions and Religion, Druzyna Harcerska 'BaSk. and Gromada Zuchowa 'Tropiciele Tajemnic. a very strong and very active Polish Scout Group, and Polish Cub Scout Group promoting all aspects associated with Scouting wodd wide but with a stronger emphasis on charaeler building and discipline. Allotment provi5ion= within the grounds of the premises are a number of allotments used by both individual members and some of the groups listed above, providing exercise and mental stimulation.
APPENDIX 1 Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity during the financial period The charities premises are a valuable hub and host for a wde range of activities such as.. Annual events open to both the Polish Community and the wder community. Examples include. Christmas. Easter. Sl Andrews Day and Bums Day festivities Polish Soldiers day and Independence Day events, Remembrance day memorial seNice. Partial host for the General Sosabowski event Co-ordinated and supported by the Polish Consulate in Edinburgh. Creation of a Polish Heritage and Memory Museum is underNay. Hosting an annual motor cycle rally attended by over 200 motor cyclists. Venue for Polish Elections supported by the Polish Government. Family picnics, barbecues, dans. Financial review Brief staternent of the charity's policy on reserves In addition to a business current account, the charity has a business reserve aeeount whieh will always have a minimum of £10,000 deposited, which we estimate to be more than sufficient for 12months expenditure based on current figures. Detai15 of any deficit A modest deficit of £344.08 was incurred in the ffirst year of full trading and ownership of the premises_ This was entirely due to a shortfall in the purchase price of the premices of over £19,000 compared lo the grant obtained from the Scottish Land Fur. Donated facilities and services lif anyl
APPENDIX 1 Other optional information Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturelsl OSCR wlll aecepr dttgitai or typed Slgnatures Full narne{sl Position (e.g. Chair} Treasurer Date 06108125
| BennochyCommunityHub SCIO Receipts and Payments 1.11.2023 - 31 October 2024 | |||
| Income | |||
| Donations andgrants | 4490 | ||
| Hall Hire | 5406 | ||
| Event Tickets | 1070 | ||
| Raffles | 365 | ||
| Scouts / Cubs | 2520 | ||
| Acoustic Music Group | 1228 | ||
| Memberships School | 2460 | ||
| FASS / Curnie | 3850 | ||
| Scottish Land Fund | 308750 | ||
| National Lottery Community Fund (Conveyancing & Signage) |
5760 | ||
| Allotments | 160 | ||
| Memberships | 3470 | ||
| School rent | 1860 | ||
| Profits from bar activities | 2000 | ||
| Coutts Caledonian Rent | 800 | ||
| Transfer from Royal Bank Account ( Donation from PCA Ltd) |
705.5 | ||
| Bank Interest | 36.27 | ||
| Total | 344930.77 | ||
| Expenditure | |||
| Premises Purchase | 325000 | ||
| Conveyancing | 8780 | ||
| Insurance | 2069.26 | ||
| Maintenance(Boiler) | 96 | ||
| Talk Talk WiFi Broadband Telephone | 252.85 | ||
| Maintenance PL Landscape GardeningTree removal | 850 | ||
| Octopus Gas / Electricity | 4907.43 | ||
| Scottish water | 958.57 | ||
| TV Licence | 130.88 | ||
| The Sign Company | 510 | ||
| Marquee | 795 | ||
| Fife Council Licences | 255 | ||
| Caledonia Fire & Security | 93.02 | ||
| Chain for Katyn monument | 576.84 | ||
| Total | 345274.85 |
Opening balance at 1.11.2023 £25064.42 Total Income 1.11.23 to present date £344,930.77 Total Expenditure 1.11.23 to date £345274.85 Balance £24720.34 Annual loss £344.08 Treasurers Account £14544.07 Instant Access £10036.27 Cash in Hand £140 Total £24720.34
Independent Examiners Report to Trustees of Bennochy Community Hub SCIO (Kirkcaldy Polish Club)
Receipts and Payments Year to 31[st] October 2024
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2024 which are set out in the pages attached. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and the examiner are as follows:
The charities Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland ) Act 2005 and the Charities (Scotland ) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The Charity Trustees consider that the requirement of Regulation 10 (1) (d) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations of the Act does not apply . It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44 (1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners statement.
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records . It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts , and seeks explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit , and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
In the course of my examination no matter has come to my attention
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect that the requirements
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➢ To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44 (1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations
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➢ To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounting Regulations
have not been met nd 2 September 2025